Edtech for the K-12 Classroom, Second Edition: ISTE Readings on How, When and Why to Use Technology in the K-12 Classroom

by ISTE (Created by)

Overview

This compilation of thought-provoking ISTE articles illustrates how infusing technology can empower learners and inspire meaningful learning experiences in the classroom and beyond.

Edtech can take many forms in K-12 education, not all of which result in learning experiences that prepare students to be future innovators and problem-solvers. Similarly, educators aren’t always provided with training or given the opportunity to maximize technology to its full potential. Without a road map or chance to see the tool in action, it can be difficult to know how best to implement it.

Edtech for the K-12 Classroom is designed to empower current and future teachers to use technology effectively in their classrooms and schools. In this second edition, educators share their stories along with powerful tips for leveraging edtech meaningfully by connecting the ISTE Standards, a road map for transforming education with technology. The articles in this edition explore research-based approaches to teaching with technology, considerations for ensuring equity and inclusion, emerging technologies such as virtual reality and artificial intelligence (AI), and more.

Included in the second edition:

• Examples for aligning lessons to the ISTE Standards to empower learners to be effective communicators, computational thinkers, innovative designers, global collaborators and digital citizens.
• Digital resources – including videos, infographics and templates — for deeper learning.
• Stories and tips from educators providing guidance on integrating technology, with suggestions for specific grade levels and subject areas.
• Discussion questions to guide conversations about meaningful technology integration.
• Educators should never feel they must go it alone. This connects the reader to a community of passionate educators who offer lessons learned and guidance on the transformative power of technology for education.

Audience: Students in teacher education programs and teacher educators

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781564849380
Publisher:	ASCD
Publication date:	03/28/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	4 MB

Table of Contents

Foreword ix

1 Teaching and Learning with Edtech 1

Article 1 ISTE Certified Educator Shares Four Tips for Teaching with Tech Nicole Krueger 2

Article 2 Use Research-Based Approaches to Choose Edtech Apps Liz Kolb 5

Article 3 Focus on UDL When Using Classroom Technology Jennifer Snelling 7

Article 4 Four Tips for Creating Awesome Classroom Videos Jerry Fingal 15

Reflection Questions 18

Discussion Starters 19

Resources for Further Exploration 19

2 Digital Equity and SEL 21

Article 1 Three Ways to Stay on the Path to Digital Equity Janice Mak 22

Article 2 Five Ways the Pandemic Improved Equity for Students Nicole Krueger 25

Article 3 Three Ways Teachers Can Integrate SEL into Online Learning Jorge Valenzuela 27

Article 4 There's More to Digital Equity Than Devices and Bandwidth Matthew Hiefield Nichole Carter 37

Article 5 Avoid These Four Edtech Mistakes in Your Classroom! Nira Dale 42

Reflection Questions 47

Discussion Starters 48

Resources for Further Exploration 48

3 The ISTE Standards 50

Article 1 ISTE Standards for Learners Provide a Road Map to Lifelong Scholarship Helen Crompton 51

Article 2 Introduce Students to Our Small, Connected World with the Global Collaborator Standard Kristin Harrington 57

Article 3 Innovative Approaches Inspire Students to Be Creative Communicators Kristin Harrington 63

Article 4 Knowing What to Solve Opens Doors to Discovery Mary Howard 68

Reflection Questions 72

Discussion Starters 73

Resources for Further Exploration 74

4 Digital Citizenship and Media Literacy 75

Article 1 I'm a Digital Citizen! Diana Fingal 76

Article 2 Educators: Help Parents Talk to Their Kids About Tech Carrie Rogers-Whitehead 78

Article 3 Empowering Digital Citizens with Real-Life Scenarios Chris Frisella 81

Article 4 Seven Tips and One Activity to Help Digital Citizens Engage with Empathy Diana Fingal 88

Article 5 Teaching Fact vs. Fiction When Seeing Is No Longer Believing Jennifer LaGarde Darren Hudgins 91

Article 6 Help Students Become Savvy Media Consumers Caitlin McLemore 97

Reflection Questions 101

Discussion Starters 101

Resources for Further Exploration 102

5 Digital Learning Tools and Approaches 103

Article 1 Create AR Using These Five Apps Jaime Donally 104

Article 2 Telling Immigrant Stories in Virtual Reality Nicole Krueger 113

Article 3 Six Reasons for Coding in K-5 Classrooms Julie Phillips Randles 115

Article 4 Kids Teaching Kids-With Chatbots Nicole Krueger 119

Reflection Questions 121

Discussion Starters 121

Resources for Further Exploration 122

6 Support and Community 123

Article 1 How to Become a Connected Educator Jerry Fingal 124

Article 2 Four Benefits of an Active Professional Learning Community Jennifer Serviss 127

Article 3 Forty-Four Education Twitter Chats Worth Your Time Jennifer Snelling 130

Article 4 Ten Tips for Getting the Most Out of a Virtual PD Event Nicole Zumpano 134

Reflection Questions 137

Discussion Starters 138

Resources for Further Exploration 138

7 Research and Professional Learning 139

Article 1 Four Learning Science Strategies Proven to Boost Understanding NarayanKripa Sundararajan 140

Article 2 Is Technology a Gimmick in Your Classroom? Liz Kolb 145

Article 3 Developing Technology Excellence in Teachers Requires Lots of Practice Teresa S. Foulger Kevin J. Graziano Arlene C. Borthwick 149

Article 4 Seven Ways to Create PD Webinars That Engage Your Audience Kristin Fontichiaro Liz Kolb Jeffrey Stanzler Kwame Yankson 154

Reflection Questions 159

Discussion Starters 159

Resources for Further Exploration 159

References 161

Index 162